The second release from Izipho Soul, scheduled for a release on 6 Apr '23, consists of two tracks from the genre-fusing debut album "Anolog Future" by three time Grammy winning Texas-based saxophonist/producer Valentino Maltos.
Pat 'the Ear' Biggerstaff has selected for the A side an interpretation of OutKast's "Prototype" featuring the breathy vocals of Louisiana born, San Antonio-based, Kiikii Star (Kristi Gaddy). We note that as well as Outkast's Andre Benjamin and Antwan Patton on writing credits that Bunny Sigler and Kenny Gamble's name are also included?
The song was also recorded by Raheem DeVaughn twice (at least) on, what appears to be, a Bandcamp only release "The Street Experience Volume 4" (2009) and then again in 2020 on Jeff Bradshaw's "Stronger" album feat. Raheem Devaughn & Robert Glasper in a much mellower form. Pat also tells us that several hip-hop artists have also covered the song.
It is flipped with an original song "Just Look Up" with the superb gospel tinged vocals provided by MarQuell. MarQuell is a new name to us and a bit of digging revealed that he released an album "Up Close & Personal" in 2011 along with three singles, the latest "Isolated" in 2020 on which writer's credits are given to Mark Ledesma, his real name who is now based in San Antonio, TX.
Two fine selections that probably passed most of us by, so great that they are now being highlighted. Check out the full album which also has a cover of Stevie's "Don't Worry 'bout A Thing".
Pat has asked that Phil Ward be thanked for recommending this release to him.
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